While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse, we share a deep commitment to Jesus Christ, to each other, and our neighbors. Watch these stories of faith in the everyday lives of Mormons. You can also meet Mormons here.

Our faith influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Beyond simply believing in Jesus Christ, we try to bring His teachings to life at home, at work and in our communities. Here are a few of the cultural priorities embraced by members of the Church around the world.

We are all spiritual children of a loving
Heavenly Father who sent us to this earth to learn and grow in a mortal state. As Mormons,
we are followers of Jesus Christ. We live our lives
to serve Him and teach of His eternal plan for each of us.

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Hi I'm Michael McCain

I was the only Mormon in school, my mother taught me seminary. My wife and I were engaged before our first date. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am 38 years old. I am married and have 3 awesome kids. They make me very proud. I moved back to Nebraska after my mission and have stayed ever since. My wife is Kasey, she was born 8 hours before me. We have been married for 16 years. I can't believe how fast time really flies.

Why I am a Mormon

I joined the church when I was 9 months old. My uncle decided he wanted to "practice" and he gave me a blessing. My name went down on the records of the church. From there the missionaries started visiting. My mom really took the church and its teachings. My brother and I have served missions and baptized numerous people, thanks to that little blessing. I love the Gospel and everything about it. No other church on this earth can deliver what this church can. From a simple Primary lesson to the wonderful temple ceremony. No other church on earth can deliver it "all".

Personal Stories

How has your knowledge of the Plan of Happiness changed/benefited your life?

A middle aged woman called into the missionary center and wanted a copy of a video called "Together Forever". My companion and I delivered the video, since she lived in our area. I was not ready for the conversation we had as we got in the house. She told us about how 30 some years ago her two year old daughter went out into the road and was run over. She died instantly.
The day of her daughters funeral, just before they closed the casket, she put a hate note in it. In the note she told God she hated him for taking her daughter. She had never prayed, went to church, read a scripture, or even thought about God since that time. Until she saw the advertisement for the video. We read to her from Moroni Chapter 8 where it talks about how young children are saved, because they have no sin.
That simple principle has stuck with me all of these years. There is never a day when something bad happens, that I don't think about Heavenly Father's plan for us to be happy. President Gordon B. Hinckley, one of our Church Presidents, has said, "Life is not to be endured, but enjoyed". I think about that all of the time.

How I live my faith

I work in the Stake Young Men's Presidency. I love it. I have grown to love the youth the longer I have served in callings involving youth. I take care of four wonderful families each month. It is a great opportunity to serve someone other than myself.

What is the difference between attending a Mormon Church and a Mormon Temple? What is the difference between attending church and the temple?

Everything we do in life or in the Gospel of Jesus Christ has to do with learning in steps. We don't just jump into anything "just because". It is all about learning little by little, precept on precept. When we go to church as a Mormon, it is to renew our covenants or "promises" we made at baptism. We take bread and water which represents the blood and body of our Savior Jesus Christ.
The temple is the next step. When we go to the temple for first time, we go through for ourselves. We make the same covenants or "promises" that Abraham made with God. Once we receive those wonderful blessings, we have the opportunity to go through for our ancestors. If there truly is life after death, than why not give those who have lived before us an opportunity to accept the covenants we make at the temple?
In the scriptures we are told that if we are obedient and keep the commandments of God that we can know "All of the Mysteries of God". However, we don't just learn these things the first time we go, we learn as we keep going back, we learn as we keep studying the scriptures, and living the way he would have us live. The more obedient we are the more the Holy Ghost can confirm the truthfulness of all things.
I love the temple, I love every part of it. Every time I go, I feel like shouting from the roof top that everyone should go and experience it for themselves. The peace, the love, and the spirit that you feel there is second to none.
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Our churches are places dedicated to worship in which both members and the public may come and to meet, pray, study the scriptures, partake of the sacrament and such things. The temple is is literally the 'House of the Lord.' It is in the temple that sacred ordinances like eternal marriage are preformed. Because of the sacredness of the temple, attendance is limited to those Mormons who obey God's commands and are counted worthy to enter.
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Why do Mormons believe in "eternal life?"

Because through the scriptures and modern teachings by the prophets today we know of God's plan for us here on earth and where we go after. It is the greatest blessing that we can receive from God. To live with Him and our loved ones forever after this life
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